Whirlpool 285252, 285258, 285256, 285253, 285255 Clearances and Accessibility, State of California

Contents Ultra Low Nox Gas Water Heater Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guidewith the Flame Lock Safety System Table Of Contents WATER HEATER SAFETYImportant Instructions PAGEImportant Information About This Water Heater INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATERConsumer Information Consumer ResponsibilitiesSite Location Location RequirementsState of California Clearances and AccessibilityGas Pressure Gas SupplyGas Requirements Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation All Air from Inside the Building Unconfined SpaceConfined Space Louvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsOpening ReferenceVent Connectors Draft hood InstallationVent Pipe System Vent Pipe SizeVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionPiping Installation Water System PipingClosed System/Thermal Expansion Explosion Hazard Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveDo not plug valve. Do not remove valve T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some ModelsCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Solar InstallationSpecial Applications Important Information About This Water Heater Installation ChecklistWater Heater Location Combustion Air Supply and VentilationLighting Instructions OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Checking the DraftLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEStacking Burner FlamesEmergency Shut Down Water Temperature RegulationSafety Shut-off Operational ConditionsCondensation Water Heater SoundsRoutine Preventive Maintenance MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATERDraining and Flushing Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveRemoving the Burner Door Assembly Replacement PartsReplacing the Pilot Assembly Natural Gas Burner Ultra Low NoxExternal Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trap Cleaning the Pilot AssemblyCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-trap Replacing the ThermocouplePiezoelectric Igniter System Replacing the Burner Door AssemblyTesting the Igniter System Flame LockSafety System Operational Checklist TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPOSSIBLE CAUSES PROBLEMCORRECTIVE ACTION PILOT WILL NOT REMAIN LITSection A Pilot light will not light PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTRepair Parts List REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONListed Parts Kits and Illustrations